Venice's cemetery island, San Michele in Isola, is the most lovely graveyard I've ever visited. With all those cypress trees and so many flowers, it's a beautiful and peaceful place.
There are two churches on this island. The photo below shows the 19th century church of San Cristoforo which is covered with mosaics inside.
The other one is the magnificent Renaissance church of San Michele in Isola.
Thanks for visiting and have a good weekend.
See a list of upcoming Saturday Photo Hunting themes on Gattina's website here.
Comments (11)
when you visited this graveyard, was it day of the dead or all souls day? it seems to be full of flowers. normally not that many offer flowers on a daily basis.
Posted by Ewok | June 8, 2012 2:13 PM
Posted on June 8, 2012 14:13
Ewok, I took these photos in early December, and it wasn't a holiday. I think Italians bring flowers on a regular basis - I saw several ladies carrying big bouquets on the boat ride over there.
Posted by Annie | June 8, 2012 2:47 PM
Posted on June 8, 2012 14:47
The cemetery is very beautiful with all the flowers. My favorite shot is the first one showing the water as well as the island. Both of the churches are very beautiful too. Happy Weekend!
Posted by Carver | June 8, 2012 3:20 PM
Posted on June 8, 2012 15:20
Its beautiful! I was going to remark on the flowers as well, so amazing to see so many floral tributes :) I would love to visit this one!
Posted by Sue St Clair | June 8, 2012 5:03 PM
Posted on June 8, 2012 17:03
Hi Annie, it's wonderful that there are so many fresh flowers on almost every grave. And there are some nice vases too. It does look like a very peaceful place. Thanks so much for sharing your photos, they were perfect for this week's theme.
Have a wonderful weekend.
Posted by Kathy (Trekcapri) | June 8, 2012 8:04 PM
Posted on June 8, 2012 20:04
What wonderful, beautiful photos! That first one, illuminated the way it is with the dark waters in the foreground, looks otherworldly. And in a way, it is!
All those flowers are amazing! I'd love to explore that cemetery. I like that so many of the headstones have the person's photo on it. I feel like every headstone tells a story, and the photos really make the story more interesting and "real."
That church is beautiful too. What a lovely setting - it looks as peaceful as you describe it.
Thanks for sharing! I really enjoyed this post.
Posted by Laloofah | June 8, 2012 8:55 PM
Posted on June 8, 2012 20:55
Wow re all those flowers! Was it a special time of the year when you visited and took those photos, Annie?
Posted by YTSL | June 9, 2012 12:02 AM
Posted on June 9, 2012 00:02
Hi Annie, Beautiful photos of the cemetery. I never made it over there. My favorite is of San Michele. What a beautiful building!!
Posted by Sandra | June 9, 2012 5:50 AM
Posted on June 9, 2012 05:50
amazing! all these beautiful bouquets on a regular day. cemetery island--fascinating!
Posted by Luna Miranda | June 9, 2012 2:26 PM
Posted on June 9, 2012 14:26
Although I have been several times in Venice I have never seen this beautiful cimetary, and how colorful !
Posted by Gattina | June 9, 2012 4:45 PM
Posted on June 9, 2012 16:45
Annie, you just reminded me that I had fully intended to visit the cemetery last year when I was in Venice. I wanted to follow in Brunetti's footsteps.
Well, another reason to return, I guess.
Posted by nancyhol | June 11, 2012 7:30 PM
Posted on June 11, 2012 19:30